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as in pierced
to make a hole or series of holes in
a nail punctured the tire
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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle
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Recent Examples of punctured
Perhaps nothing vital had been punctured.
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Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Every time, Evan’s ideas about the world are presented as delightfully underconsidered and ready to be punctured by reality.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
And, in the process, the trio of ’70s babies punctured the myth that rap is a young man’s sport.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
Tyrone Taylor’s three RBIs had punctured Spencer Schwellenbach, and Peterson took a 4-1 lead into the eighth having retired 11 of the last 12.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His right ribs were broken and his right lung was punctured as armor-piercing bullets went in one side and out the other.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Drones, a swift water team, cadaver dogs and GoPros punctured the peace in the tranquil and majestic mountains and triggered a closure of the Enchantments, an area popular for backcountry hiking and camping, as law enforcement scoured the forest for any signs of the bearded Army veteran.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The bullet missed Emenheiser and punctured a hot water heater.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
But all of that also was punctured in the last Super Bowl, when the Chiefs fell behind 34-0 before putting up some late points to make the final margin appear far more respectable than the game was.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Every time, Evan’s ideas about the world are presented as delightfully underconsidered and ready to be punctured by reality.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
And, in the process, the trio of ’70s babies punctured the myth that rap is a young man’s sport.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
Tyrone Taylor’s three RBIs had punctured Spencer Schwellenbach, and Peterson took a 4-1 lead into the eighth having retired 11 of the last 12.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His right ribs were broken and his right lung was punctured as armor-piercing bullets went in one side and out the other.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Drones, a swift water team, cadaver dogs and GoPros punctured the peace in the tranquil and majestic mountains and triggered a closure of the Enchantments, an area popular for backcountry hiking and camping, as law enforcement scoured the forest for any signs of the bearded Army veteran.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The bullet missed Emenheiser and punctured a hot water heater.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
But all of that also was punctured in the last Super Bowl, when the Chiefs fell behind 34-0 before putting up some late points to make the final margin appear far more respectable than the game was.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctured
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When butternut squash is ready to harvest, the skin will harden and cannot be pierced easily with a fingernail.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson allegedly then stabbed her several times, according to Kearny Police, per the outlets.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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During a confrontation, Bryant stabbed K9 Roam multiple times, police said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The score would hold until the final minute of the second quarter, when Jonah Selter drilled a 32-yard field goal to provide the Mustangs a 10-0 edge at intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Zack Marticorena and Jacob Romeo each scored rushing TDs and Christian Slojkowski drilled a 40-yard field goal.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The book also details several other incidents that his children relayed to him, including one where Preston claimed that Spears punched him in the face.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The victim resisted, was punched, and attempted to flee while calling a friend for help.—
Phillipe Vieira,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These restaurants were picked by the editors of Southern Living who report, research, and visit restaurants across the South.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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How was Arizona's top doughnut picked?—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tupac unlocked the front door and poked his head inside.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The singer Sombr even poked fun at the concept in the middle of a concert this year.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My take on Don’t Think is that becoming overly cerebral, stuck exclusively in my head, inhibits flow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The recurrent staging only makes the show’s narrative feel more insular, which works fine when there’s forward momentum, but this one is stuck looking backward.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Punctured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctured. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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